HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3178R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, the FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL is sponsoring a PARADE in the
CITY of CANTON, IL
.,
WHEREAS, this parade will require the temporary closure of ROUTE 9
a state highway in the City of Canton, IL from 10.00 o'clo k a.m,
to 12:00 o'clock noon
WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department
of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions
of state highways for such public purposes;
which event constitutes a public purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Counci.t
of the City of
Canton, IL
that permission to close Route 9
from 10; 00 0' 1 nrk a .*+ t0 1 ~ ~ fl(1 n'~1 nr - nn n., aS abOVe
designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during tl~e approximate time
period between 10 a.m and 12 noon on tia „relay
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1~9 3
BE IT FURTI;yR RESOLVED that this closure is for tt~e public purpose of a
parade
BE I'!' FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall
be det~;~:zE:~ ^ver routes with an all weather surface that can accept the anticipated
traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is
conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from tl~e state highway.
(The parking of vehicles shall be prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninter-
rupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour route shall be as follows:
*To be used when appropriate.
BE IT FURTIiER RESOLVED that the CITY assumes full responsibility for the
direction, protection and regulation of tl:e traffic during the time the detour is in
effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers or authorized flaggers shall, at
the expense of the CITY be positioned at each end of the closed section and
at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in dizecting
traffic through the detour.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers, flaggers and officials shall
permit emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass ttlrough the closed area as
swiftly as is safe for all concerned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all debris shall be removed by the CITY
prior to reopening the state highways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used
by the c~ZTY as may be approved by tt~e Illinois Department of Transportation.
These items shall be provided and installed by the r~TTv
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the closure and detour shall be marked according
to the Illinois Manual on Traffic Control Devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an occasional break shall be made in the proces-
r
sion so that traffic may pass through. In~any event, adequate provisions will be
made for traffic on intersecting highways pursuant to conditions noted above.
(NOTE: This paragraph is applicable when the RESOLUTION pertains to a ap rade or
when no detour is required.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CITY hereby agrees to assume all liabilities
and pay all claims for any damage which shall be occasioned by the closing described
above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that tt~e CITY shall provide a comprehensive general
liability insurance policy or an additional insured endorsement in [he amount of
$100,000 per person and $500,000 aggregate which leas the Illinois Department of
Transportation and its officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects rI
them from all claims arising from tl~e requested road closing.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this RESOLUTION be forwarded to the
Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission
sought in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said per-
.,
mission.
ADOPTED by the City Council of tt~e City of Canton, IL
this -~Oth day of .Tiny 1
99~, A.D.
APPROVED by the
this 20~
MUN CIPAL CLERK .
Mayor of tt~e pity of Canton, IL
day o f Jay
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MUNICIP L CLERK
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MAYOR
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P. O. Box 151 "A friendly City"
The Honorable Donald E. Edwards
Mayor of the City of Canton, Ill.
210 East Chestnut
Canton, IL 61520
Canton, ltlinota 61520
July 15,1993
and City Council
City of Canton, Ill.
210 East Chestnut
Canton, IL 61520
Please be advised that the Canton Friendship Festival Association, Inc. will indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Canton, Illinois, its agents and employees, of and from any accidents or claims which
might or do arise out of the Friendship Festival Parade to be held Saturday, September 11,1993.
Our insurance agent is:
K & K Insurance Agency, Inc.
1712 Magnavox Way, P. O. Box 2338
Fort Wayne, IN 46801.
Canton Friendship Festival Association, Inc.
by iJ'1L!/c'-Ei ~ ~-/ •--
cc: Becky Atwater, President, Canton Friendship Festival, 200 W. Mrytle, Canton IL 61520